{
  "id": 12968328,
  "title": "Steelers Afternoon Drive: New Role Holding Back Nick Herbig?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/steelers-afternoon-drive-new-role-holding-back-nick-herbig",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T22:13:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-afternoon-drive-role-holding-221346338.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive, our new daily podcast featuring the latest Steelers news and analysis. In today's episode, hosts Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith delve into recent developments within the Pittsburgh Steelers.\n\nFirstly, they touch on the mid-week statuses of Michael Pittman Jr., Rico Dowdle, and Jamel Dean. Secondly, the conversation shifts towards Keeanu Benton's impressive performance this season, as he leads the league in double team rate for defensive tackles.\n\nNext, the hosts discuss Nick Herbig's new role within the run game and how he is adapting to these additional responsibilities. Finally, they analyze a recent trade by the Ravens, where they acquired Cam Jurgens from the Eagles in exchange for a 2028 2nd round pick. The discussion also includes insights from DK Metcalf on the third down offense.\n\nAdditionally, the podcast highlights the Dream Big Foundation, Voiceup Berks, and encourages listeners to share their black and gold-themed vehicles. Viewers are also invited to engage with the hosts on YouTube, the website, or on Twitter.",
  "summary": "Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive, our new daily podcast featuring all the latest Steelers news and analysis. Alan Saunders […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}